Dr Sandy Fleck - Ecologist/Environmental Scientist
Sandy has been working at the CSIRO for the last seven years as an environmental scientist. Graduating from RMIT in 2002 she took an extended working holiday throughout South east Asia. Living with local rural communities in Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam for almost two years. During this times Sandy observed traditional farming methods and believes we can learn many lessons from these indigenous farmers. sandy was also very moved by the poverty of this region. She is a member of The Tabitha Foundation which works through out Cambodia, ensuring clean water supplies and assisting people to build homes. Her annual holidays are often spent in the region assisting with house building. In her spare time Sandy loves reading biographies and find them inspiring. Highly energetic during the last seven years Sandy completed her PHD part time.
Sandy is paasionate about biodiversity and protecting our fragile ecosystems. An optimist by nature, Sandy believes that man can largely repair much of the damge caused to our environment by climate change. Sandy has a keen interest in aquaculture and believes it could be one of the keys to a more sustainable future.
Sandy is truly excited to be involved in the "Island Project." Sandy realsises this project offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to make a real difference to the future of mankind. she is looking forward to the challenges the project will present and is confident that "The Famous Five" will find solutions and change history.
Prof Dulcie Matheson - Economist
Professor Dulcie Matheson has dedicated a significant portion of her life to academia and is widely considered by her colleagues and friends to be almost 'hermit-like' when she has a project on the go. While completing her undergraduate degree in the early 90's, it was not uncommon for other students to see her crunching the probability of various events on her classic Casio Calculator Watch during breaks between lectures. This qualification was followed by a brief sojourn in Scotland where she discovered a love for the highlands, kilts, kilt wearing men and of course the economic viability of remote settlements located in the Orkney Isles.
Undergoing further study was inevitable for Dulcie and her thesis work entitled, 'Numbers and how we use them in all facets of existence', has been accepted in the professional community as the definitive paper of our economic times. She writes a weekly column for The Financial Review for fun and has had some smashing reviews, 'Professor Matheson certainly has her finger on the pulse of our economic whimsey!' When Dulcie isn't writing or publishing she enjoys practicing the culinary arts from her quiet home in Ivanhoe that she share with her Giant Flemish Rabbit, Peter.
Most recently however, she was slammed by critics for a piece on the absurd viability of the dog-clothing market and how it is clearly a reflection on the overly consumeristic nature of our current existence. This has reconciled her to pursue a place in 'The Famous Five' research team, to follow economics through a theoretical and challenging scenario that will most likely allow her to stroke her intellectual nature, with a high probability of actual hermit-ism.
Dr Lisa Lego - Engineer
Dr Lisa Lego came from China. She had her Bachalor of Engineer in Beijin University. As her excellent academic background and passion of engineering. She got in the international construtive company after she graduate. After 4 years working experience. Lisa desided to traveling all over the world and learning different design styles. As she was interesting in Australia' s building styles. She desided to stay in Australia and study in Australia. Lisa then got in RMIT university and completed her Dr of Engineer in 2009. In November 2010, she award Emeritus status by AACE international excellent reward.
Lisa got in the Famous Five to head to the island after the competition around 200 engineers. She is ready for the challenge of constructing the building meeting appropriate standards.
Lisa also gets excited that she can take photographs at the tripical area. She told herself that do not forget the cameral and other things again as she usually does.
Miss Kelly Graphie - Journalist
Kelly has just recently joined the team at famous five after receiving her Master’s Degree in Journalism at Harvard University. Kelly travelled to America after completing year 12 in Australia and studied general subjects at Yale for a whole year before deferring for six months to try and discover what it was she wanted to be. It was while travelling to Asia during that time that she started researching different farming tactics for a local newspaper in America and she realised she had found her dream job. After finishing up her travel she enrolled at Harvard University and immediately commenced studying Journalism.
Kelly has a keen interest in gardening and she does not eat any fruits or vegetables that aren’t out of her little patch of land in Sydenham that she likes to call home. Her Motto is “life is a garden-dig it” and she applies this in every aspect of her life. This includes her articles where she will dig deep to find the information needed. She spends her time on a hammock in her garden writing and researching and wherever she goes, she takes the hammock to write her articles.
Kelly is excited to be given the opportunity to be on team at the Famous Five where she will research and produce articles on findings on the island and what is happening there. Kelly is most excited that she has been given a patch of the island to grow vegies that is in between two trees where she can hang her hammock.
Dr Elanor Grubb - Agricultural Scientist
Dr Elanor Grubb was born and raised on a farm in the small township of Franklin,Tasmania. Her fascination with biology was fostered by her father who privately educated her himself. In 1997, Elanor was thrilled to move to Melbourne to complete her undergraduate degree in Agricultural Biotechnology. "It was a great deal for myself and the town of Franklin. It is not at all common for Franklin citizens to complete high school." Elanor states. Their admiration for Elanor only continued to grow as she worked towards finishing her Masters in 2004.
On completion of her studies, Elanor rushed home to Franklin to be with her terminally ill father. The Franklin region gave Elanor ample opportunity to indulge her interests in horticulture and entomology; she soon became a valued source of practical information for local orchardists. With the increase in Tasmania's apple production being threatened by the incidence of insects and fungus diseases, Elanor was appointed as entomologist and scientific adviser to the Department of Agriculture. She is credited for restoring prosperity to the orchard industry. "It was crucial for growers to rapidly adopt anti-pest spraying. Together with improved cultural and hygienic practices, the industry is under reliable control." Elanor contends.
Elanor discovered many new agricultural pests and made original observations on their biology. She recruited farmers to assist her. Her extensive activities include lecturing throughout Tasmania to agriculturalists and writing various information bulletins. She also published two books: A Handbook to the Insect Pests of Farm and Orchard(2008) and Insect and Fungus Pests of the Field, Farm and Garden (2011). In addition, she serves on various
agricultural bodies.
Together with her husband Graeme, Elanor is caring and nurturing of the animals and crops on her late fathers farm. Shortly they plan to start their next challenge as they plan to start a family. " Not before completing the Island Project though! Working with the Famous Five is a fabulous opportunity. The research i undertake for this project will be the topic of my next book. After that's all done, I can think about kids."
Sandy has been working at the CSIRO for the last seven years as an environmental scientist. Graduating from RMIT in 2002 she took an extended working holiday throughout South east Asia. Living with local rural communities in Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam for almost two years. During this times Sandy observed traditional farming methods and believes we can learn many lessons from these indigenous farmers. sandy was also very moved by the poverty of this region. She is a member of The Tabitha Foundation which works through out Cambodia, ensuring clean water supplies and assisting people to build homes. Her annual holidays are often spent in the region assisting with house building. In her spare time Sandy loves reading biographies and find them inspiring. Highly energetic during the last seven years Sandy completed her PHD part time.
Sandy is paasionate about biodiversity and protecting our fragile ecosystems. An optimist by nature, Sandy believes that man can largely repair much of the damge caused to our environment by climate change. Sandy has a keen interest in aquaculture and believes it could be one of the keys to a more sustainable future.
Sandy is truly excited to be involved in the "Island Project." Sandy realsises this project offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to make a real difference to the future of mankind. she is looking forward to the challenges the project will present and is confident that "The Famous Five" will find solutions and change history.
Prof Dulcie Matheson - Economist
Professor Dulcie Matheson has dedicated a significant portion of her life to academia and is widely considered by her colleagues and friends to be almost 'hermit-like' when she has a project on the go. While completing her undergraduate degree in the early 90's, it was not uncommon for other students to see her crunching the probability of various events on her classic Casio Calculator Watch during breaks between lectures. This qualification was followed by a brief sojourn in Scotland where she discovered a love for the highlands, kilts, kilt wearing men and of course the economic viability of remote settlements located in the Orkney Isles.
Undergoing further study was inevitable for Dulcie and her thesis work entitled, 'Numbers and how we use them in all facets of existence', has been accepted in the professional community as the definitive paper of our economic times. She writes a weekly column for The Financial Review for fun and has had some smashing reviews, 'Professor Matheson certainly has her finger on the pulse of our economic whimsey!' When Dulcie isn't writing or publishing she enjoys practicing the culinary arts from her quiet home in Ivanhoe that she share with her Giant Flemish Rabbit, Peter.
Most recently however, she was slammed by critics for a piece on the absurd viability of the dog-clothing market and how it is clearly a reflection on the overly consumeristic nature of our current existence. This has reconciled her to pursue a place in 'The Famous Five' research team, to follow economics through a theoretical and challenging scenario that will most likely allow her to stroke her intellectual nature, with a high probability of actual hermit-ism.
Dr Lisa Lego - Engineer
Dr Lisa Lego came from China. She had her Bachalor of Engineer in Beijin University. As her excellent academic background and passion of engineering. She got in the international construtive company after she graduate. After 4 years working experience. Lisa desided to traveling all over the world and learning different design styles. As she was interesting in Australia' s building styles. She desided to stay in Australia and study in Australia. Lisa then got in RMIT university and completed her Dr of Engineer in 2009. In November 2010, she award Emeritus status by AACE international excellent reward.
Lisa got in the Famous Five to head to the island after the competition around 200 engineers. She is ready for the challenge of constructing the building meeting appropriate standards.
Lisa also gets excited that she can take photographs at the tripical area. She told herself that do not forget the cameral and other things again as she usually does.
Miss Kelly Graphie - Journalist
Kelly has just recently joined the team at famous five after receiving her Master’s Degree in Journalism at Harvard University. Kelly travelled to America after completing year 12 in Australia and studied general subjects at Yale for a whole year before deferring for six months to try and discover what it was she wanted to be. It was while travelling to Asia during that time that she started researching different farming tactics for a local newspaper in America and she realised she had found her dream job. After finishing up her travel she enrolled at Harvard University and immediately commenced studying Journalism.
Kelly has a keen interest in gardening and she does not eat any fruits or vegetables that aren’t out of her little patch of land in Sydenham that she likes to call home. Her Motto is “life is a garden-dig it” and she applies this in every aspect of her life. This includes her articles where she will dig deep to find the information needed. She spends her time on a hammock in her garden writing and researching and wherever she goes, she takes the hammock to write her articles.
Kelly is excited to be given the opportunity to be on team at the Famous Five where she will research and produce articles on findings on the island and what is happening there. Kelly is most excited that she has been given a patch of the island to grow vegies that is in between two trees where she can hang her hammock.
Dr Elanor Grubb - Agricultural Scientist
Dr Elanor Grubb was born and raised on a farm in the small township of Franklin,Tasmania. Her fascination with biology was fostered by her father who privately educated her himself. In 1997, Elanor was thrilled to move to Melbourne to complete her undergraduate degree in Agricultural Biotechnology. "It was a great deal for myself and the town of Franklin. It is not at all common for Franklin citizens to complete high school." Elanor states. Their admiration for Elanor only continued to grow as she worked towards finishing her Masters in 2004.
On completion of her studies, Elanor rushed home to Franklin to be with her terminally ill father. The Franklin region gave Elanor ample opportunity to indulge her interests in horticulture and entomology; she soon became a valued source of practical information for local orchardists. With the increase in Tasmania's apple production being threatened by the incidence of insects and fungus diseases, Elanor was appointed as entomologist and scientific adviser to the Department of Agriculture. She is credited for restoring prosperity to the orchard industry. "It was crucial for growers to rapidly adopt anti-pest spraying. Together with improved cultural and hygienic practices, the industry is under reliable control." Elanor contends.
Elanor discovered many new agricultural pests and made original observations on their biology. She recruited farmers to assist her. Her extensive activities include lecturing throughout Tasmania to agriculturalists and writing various information bulletins. She also published two books: A Handbook to the Insect Pests of Farm and Orchard(2008) and Insect and Fungus Pests of the Field, Farm and Garden (2011). In addition, she serves on various
agricultural bodies.
Together with her husband Graeme, Elanor is caring and nurturing of the animals and crops on her late fathers farm. Shortly they plan to start their next challenge as they plan to start a family. " Not before completing the Island Project though! Working with the Famous Five is a fabulous opportunity. The research i undertake for this project will be the topic of my next book. After that's all done, I can think about kids."